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Income inequality on the forefront of likely voters' minds, poll shows
Almost half of likely voters think income inequality is a big problem, said a George Washington University Battleground poll released Wednesday.
Rep. Michael McCaul: Soft targets most at risk in Sochi, Russia
Rep. Michael McCaul, Texas Republican, said Wednesday that soft targets outside the immediate Olympic area in Sochi are likely at the greatest risk for a terrorist attack.
Dissatisfaction with government reaches new high, poll finds
Dissatisfaction with how well the government works is the highest since Gallup began tracking it 14 years ago, according to a poll released Wednesday.
Calif. officials: Obamacare enrollment surges in new year
Officials said 500,108 had enrolled on the state-run health exchange from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, but preliminary data suggests that an additional 125,000 had enrolled through Wednesday.
Obama calls first 'U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit'
The Obama administration announced Tuesday that it will host the first "U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit" this summer in Washington.
Cash-strapped Postal Service faces big upkeep bill
The U.S. Postal Service could face $1.4 billion in repair work if it hopes to keep its facilities safely operating, according to a report released this week.
Rep. Michael Grimm: Terrorists win if Americans avoid Sochi Olympics
Rep. Michael Grimm, New York Republican, said Americans should not change their plans to attend the Sochi Olympics despite security threats, because doing so would be a victory for the terrorists.
Obama's job approval rating drops during fifth year in office, poll shows
President Obama's job approval rating for his fifth year, which included the troubled roll-out of his signature health care law and a 16-day government shutdown, is more than 2 points lower than his 2012 rating, a Gallup poll released Tuesday said.
Obamacare mandate wipes out popular Georgetown lunch buffet: report
The new health care law has claimed a new victim in the nation's capital — a popular Friday lunch buffet in Georgetown.
Nevada lawmaker: 'Don't know that this is the year' to attend Olympics
Another lawmaker joined the growing chorus of those who are questioning the safety of Americans attending the Olympics next month in Sochi, Russia.
Republicans more satisfied with income distribution than Democrats, poll shows
Republicans are more satisfied than Democrats with the income and wealth distribution in the U.S. today, said a Gallup poll released Monday.
NYC voters say Bloomberg era was a success: poll
New York City voters by a 64-24 percent margin say Michael Bloomberg's 12 years as mayor were "mainly a success, according to a new poll.
Obama takes shots at Russia, China in NSA speech
In announcing changes to U.S. surveillance and data-collection efforts, President Obama on Friday also took some pointed shots at Russia and China, saying a public debate over government spying never would take place in those countries.
Michelle Obama touts new AARP card on milestone birthday
First lady Michelle Obama took her 50th birthday in stride Friday, smiling for a photo with her new AARP card.
New Jersey 'Bridgegate' investigation shoots to the top of the Port Authority
The investigation into "Bridgegate" shot to the top of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday through a subpoena to Executive Director Patrick Foye, as lawmakers dig in for an extensive review of why Gov. Chris Christie's subordinates ordered lane closures near the George Washington Bridge.
